A prospective randomized controlled study of the efficacy of ketamine for postoperative pain relief in children after adenotonsillectomy

Background: Adenotonsillectomy is commonly needed by children with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. This population is at high risk of life threatening airway obstruction in the postoperative period.

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